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Each team was challenged to showcase a recipe that best represents their region’s most iconic culinary food. This recipe ranges from a favorite snack, dish or dessert that is unique to the team and fanbase.
Find the origin of each recipe and everything you need to create it below.
Soy Garlic Korean Fried Bibigo Mandu
Bibigo, the Official Game Day Snack of the Los Angeles Lakers is taking dumplings to a whole new level in a unique-to-LA way. Inspired by the popular Korean Fried Chicken (“KFC”) craze taking over Los Angeles, we’ve taken out bibigo™ Mandu and created a deliciously crunchy, sweet, and sticky dish that’s perfect to impress friends and family or as a late-night snack while you’re watching the game.
Ingredients:
| 6-8 large cloves garlic, fresh, thinly sliced |
| 4 tbsp. neutral oil |
| ½ cup soy sauce |
| ¼ cup brown sugar |
| ¼ cup honey |
| ¼ rice vinegar |
| 1 tbsp. ginger, fresh minced |
| 8-10 clove garlic, fresh, minced |
| ¼ tsp. sesame oil |
| 1-2 tsp. water |
| 1 ½ tbsp. cornstarch |
| 4 tbsp. water |
| 18 pc. bibigo™ Mandu, frozen |
Directions:
- Soak garlic in cold water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry.
- Sauté garlic with oil over medium-low heat in a small skillet until lightly golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, honey, vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and 1-2 tsp. water in medium saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch with 4 tbsp. of the warm sauce mixture in a bowl. Add mixture back into saucepan and simmer 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Pan-fry bibigo™ Mandu according to package directions.
- Toss bibigo™ Mandu with soy garlic glaze until thoroughly coated and serve. Garnish with toasted garnish and serve.
